Investors are increasingly focused on short-term market events and volatility, often to the detriment of their long-term goals. At the same time, many aren't sure whether to take an active or passive investment approach. They need facts, insight and guidance to understand their options and take appropriate action.

MFS, an active manager since 1924, has the expertise and the resources to help. We also employ a disciplined, consistent investment process guided by three core principles — integrated research, global collaboration and active risk management — that drives long-term results.

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*Source: Ned Davis Research. Data as of 12/31/12

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CHALLENGE

DISPEL INVESTING MISCONCEPTIONS

SOLUTIONS

David Connelly, SVP, Director of Global Product

INSIGHTS

Actively managed large-blend funds outperformed passively managed funds 78% of the time, based on the last 10 rolling 10-year periods ended June 30, 2013.*

While passive investments are potentially cheaper than active investments, discuss with clients the long-term costs/benefits of both.

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*Source: Morningstar Direct. For purposes of this analysis, all share classes used (active, passive, and index funds), excluding load-waived classes, in the Large Blend Morningstar category for the rolling 10-year periods from 6/30/03 - 6/30/13.

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CHALLENGE

IDENTIFY AN ASSET MANAGER WITH A LONG-TERM VIEW

SOLUTIONS

Michael Roberge, President & CIO

INSIGHTS

MFS believes long-term goals require long-term perspectives - we look to take advantage of the arbitrage in the market by lengthening investors' time horizons.

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